Real I.S. AG has successfully re-let approximately 1,300 square metres of office space at the “ZENTRALBÜRO” property at Europaplatz 5 in Darmstadt. Three companies from the technology and engineering sector, namely FERCHAU – Engineering and IT, Hydro-Ingenieure, and ZIV – Zentrum für integrierte Verkehrssysteme, have chosen this location. The respective spaces are currently being fitted out for the tenants; occupations are scheduled for July and December 2026 respectively.
The independent engineering company Hydro-Ingenieure is acquiring about 250 square metres on the ground floor of the six-storey building, with direct access to the inner courtyard. The engineering firm for traffic and mobility planning, ZIV, is leasing just under 670 square metres on the first floor. On the third floor, FERCHAU – Engineering and IT is taking over approximately 400 square metres. The lettings were managed by the tenant management of Real I.S. Real Estate Management GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Real I.S. AG. CALEO and Colliers additionally provided advisory services for the FERCHAU and ZIV leases.
Property and Market Context
Raphael Rehbronn, Letting Manager at Real I.S. Real Estate Management GmbH, commented on the market situation, stating that the office market in Darmstadt is characterised by moderate demand meeting a broad supply. He emphasised that, in addition to location, the quality of the spaces is increasingly gaining importance, particularly with regard to flexibility and the quality of stay for employees.
The “ZENTRALBÜRO” is strategically located not far from the main railway station and is in direct proximity to ESA’s European Space Operations Centre. Quick access to motorways A67 and A5 is ensured via the Darmstadt interchange. The approximately 20,000 square metre office property in western Darmstadt was acquired by Real I.S. at the beginning of 2022 for the institutional “Real I.S. Themenfonds Deutschland II”. Comprehensive modernisation took place between 2024 and 2025. This included the renewal of the lift systems, the implementation of a new fire protection concept, and sustainable cooling supply. An upgrade of the underground car park with bicycle parking spaces and EV charging stations for car users is also planned for 2026.
Approximately 3,000 square metres of flexibly divisible office space are still available at “ZENTRALBÜRO”.
